- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradenton, FL
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies
Federal NCES profile for Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123002585
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 33
- schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies has class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies ranks #4 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 120123002585 · Bradenton, FL Other · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 13.4:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school 844
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies
844 students
What this shows Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies compares
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Florida - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
White 26.5%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~844 students)
Frequently asked questions about Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies
How many students attend Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies?
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies has 844 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 936 (2022-23) → 913 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies is 13.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies?
56.4% of students at Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies?
The largest demographic group at Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies?
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies rank among schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies ranks #4 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.